ring of color

ring of color
noun
small circular area such as that around the human nipple or an inflamed area around a pimple or insect bite
Syn: ↑areola
Derivationally related forms: ↑areolar (for: ↑areola)
Hypernyms: ↑area, ↑region
Part Holonyms: ↑breast, ↑bosom, ↑knocker, ↑boob, ↑tit, ↑titty

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